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aesthetic_bookreader's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Car accident
Minor: Cursing, Car accident, Child death, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Death
kennalovessmut's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a super cute read. 1/5 spicy, behind closed doors. The Assassin plot CARRIED and was incredibly fun, I literally wanted to play. This book had loveable characters, such as the FMC and MMC. It made me cry and laugh, overall was a good read.
I am not a big Taylor Swift fan, so that was a miss for me and the ending felt a bit rushed but definitely a HEA.
I am not a big Taylor Swift fan, so that was a miss for me and the ending felt a bit rushed but definitely a HEA.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Grief, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
thefemale_nickmiller's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Car accident, and Death
Moderate: Pregnancy
samcanuel's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Summer of Broken Rules is a perfect new-adult summer read. The Fox-Dupre family was extremely lovable and the coastal setting really added an idyllic touch to the book. The excitement of Assassin really increased the intrigue. Although it contained one of my least favorite tropes, (I hate when boys get in the way of friendships) it treated the combination of whirlwind romance and grief so beautifully and realistically. Even the epilogue felt genuine, which I rarely feel. The connection between Wit and Meredith was lovely and I loved reading about the two of them and the Fox-Dupre family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Child death, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual content
marieeveparentroy's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
alli4byu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
4.25 ⭐️ Such a perfect summer read. Light hearted, but still has meaning due to a heavy theme of grief. It actually was the first book I've cried from in years, but overall it's just fun! I loved how K.L. Walther set the scene and described family members. The family tree she put at the beginning really helped, since there were quite a few characters in the book. I wish I could go to Paqua!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Death, Car accident, and Cursing
evreardon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was a super fun summer read. Definitely made me miss summers when I had very little responsibilities. It also made me wish for my own compound to host friends & family. I definitely loved the giant game of assassin and how nearly everyone got involved. That’s goals.
I wish the characters were aged up just a smidge - like maybe 2 years? I think it would have made more sense.
I wish the characters were aged up just a smidge - like maybe 2 years? I think it would have made more sense.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy and Death
Minor: Alcohol and Car accident
fanboyriot's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read For:
Beach Read
Good Humor
Hurt/Comfort
Amazing Setting
Lovable Characters
I wasn't sure I'd like this or not since straight romance can be a little hit or miss for me but since I read this author's work before, I gave it a shot and I'm happy I did.
This was so cute and wholesome and the perfect summer read/beach read. It gives the best vacation kind of vibes too. The detail that was put into the setting was done so well. While this was really lighthearted and fluffy it still dealt heavily with grief with the MC and her working through the loss of her sister all the while having to be back to a place that brought up old memories. This was written really nicely.
Overall, if you want to read about a wholesome family playing assassin while at their vacation home for a family members wedding then I suggest this for you.
(First Person POV)
Spice: 🌶 (mentioned)
Rep: Gay SC
Beach Read
Good Humor
Hurt/Comfort
Amazing Setting
Lovable Characters
I wasn't sure I'd like this or not since straight romance can be a little hit or miss for me but since I read this author's work before, I gave it a shot and I'm happy I did.
This was so cute and wholesome and the perfect summer read/beach read. It gives the best vacation kind of vibes too. The detail that was put into the setting was done so well. While this was really lighthearted and fluffy it still dealt heavily with grief with the MC and her working through the loss of her sister all the while having to be back to a place that brought up old memories. This was written really nicely.
Overall, if you want to read about a wholesome family playing assassin while at their vacation home for a family members wedding then I suggest this for you.
(First Person POV)
Spice: 🌶 (mentioned)
Rep: Gay SC
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death, Cursing, and Pregnancy
tays_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Death
Moderate: Cursing, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship and Alcohol
alaynacp's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Death, and Car accident